Overview

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Course Description

Deakin’s Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science brings together two independent degrees and combines them in an attractive four-year combined course. This course provides an accredited undergraduate sequence in psychology and includes complementary studies in individual and group counselling, health, and behavioural change.

Combining psychology with criminology provides students with broad theoretical and applied knowledge and skills concerning the meaning of crime; the forms, causes and consequences of crime; and the different institutions and processes involved in preventing and controlling crime. You will be provided with broad theoretical and applied knowledge and skills in relation to policy development, policing and security, and related fields. Topic areas include crime, justice, security and surveillance.

You should consider this degree if you are interested in pursuing a career in psychology or criminology, and particularly the many areas where psychology and criminology overlap.

You will have the opportunity to complete the Criminology Practicum in your final year of study, a unit that brings the professions to the classroom (including online via the ‘cloud’) with practitioner-driven seminars, activities bridging theory and practice, and the development of an e-portfolio that can be used for employment or career development.

In line with Deakin’s commitment to providing flexible study options, you can choose to study the Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science full time or part time, at Waurn Ponds (Geelong) campus or via Cloud (online) mode. All subjects provide considerable online activities.

You will also have the opportunity to significantly fast-track your studies using Deakin’s trimester system.

Careers

Promising career opportunities await in the areas of criminology and psychology. Graduates may find employment in areas such as government agencies, state and...

Promising career opportunities await in the areas of criminology and psychology. Graduates may find employment in areas such as government agencies, state and federal police, security and intelligence agencies, research and policy development, correctional services, community services, and private security and consultative industries, as well as the many fields open to traditional psychology graduates.

Ratings

Average ratings for Bachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Psychological Science Deakin University based on 3 reviews

Rating

4.33

Job prospects

We ask: What are the job prospects like? Does the course help set you up with a job in the field?

4.0

Teachers

We ask: Were the teachers engaging? Did they have good industry experience? Did they use real life examples?

5.0

Course work

We ask: Was the material relevant, up to date and appropriate given the state of the industry?

5.0

Time worthy

We ask: Was the course worth the time taken to complete it?

4.33

Money Worthy

We ask: Was the course worth the money paid to complete it?

4.33

Student Reviews

June 2018

Year completed
2017

Positives: The teaching staff were willing to explain everything in a lot of detail and were very understanding when it came to providing sympathy for situations beyond my control

Negatives: Honestly nothing - I didn’t have not one bad encounter

My advice to future students is: If you’ve got your mind set on it, don’t h...

Positive -
Is a double degree so good mix of classes I don’t get bored often. I love the friends I’ve made at this uni, and a lot of other courses intersect with each other.
Great classrooms and library and lots of great places to study.

Negative -
I don’t like paying for parking. But in terms of the course there’s n...

Positive -
Is a double degree so good mix of classes I don’t get bored often. I love the friends I’ve made at this uni, and a lot of other courses intersect with each other.
Great classrooms and library and lots of great places to study.

Negative -
I don’t like paying for parking. But in terms of the course there’s not a lot to fault, some classes (especially health classes) a lot is over lapped in each class so it gets a bit monotonous but it makes it easier to study.

My advice to future students is: Choose your friends very carefully in uni and they can make or break your experience. Pick a course that appeals to you rather than job outcomes as it’s easier to do something you enjoy rather than do something that is kinda okay.

Get ready if you choose a Psychology degree
Studying a double degree, including one in Psychology can be challenging but rewarding. Hear from one of our students on their journey and what they recommend if you're looking to do the same.

Know this before you choose Psychology
Student feedback has prompted us to send this: If you plan on studying to become a Psychologist, PLEASE BE AWARE that it is regulated in Aus. A minimum of 6 years of study is required.

Get ready if you choose a Psychology degree
Studying a double degree, including one in Psychology can be challenging but rewarding. Hear from one of our students on their journey and what they recommend if you're looking to do the same.